ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is seen in the emergency department with a heart failure exacerbation due to noncompliance with medications and fluid restrictions. Which key diagnostic result should the nurse assess to determine the severity of the client's heart failure exacerbation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are directly correlated with the severity of heart failure, as they are released in response to ventricular volume expansion and pressure overload.
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